MIDDLE EASTERN QUINOA & APRICOTS

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This is a sweetish healthy side dish, or vegan main dish. Perfect for Thanksgiving. I use a packaged mix of the 3 grains but I suppose you can use what ever grains you like. I am going to try this with brown rice.

Provided by Jozieo

Categories     Grains

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup of mixed quinoa, Red Lentils & Bulgar Wheat
3 -6 chopped apricots
2 tablespoons raisins
3 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/3 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3 cloves
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a pot:.
  • Stir fry the grains in 1 Tbsp oil for 3 minutes.
  • Add chopped apricots, raisins, spices and stir.
  • Add 2 1/4 c hot or boiling water.
  • Bring to boil, cover pot and simmer on a low flame for 34-45 minutess. (All the water should be absorbed).
  • Turn off stove and let sit an additional 10 minutes.
  • Serve hot.
  • (my hubbie likes this cold too).

Ariyen Shakil
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. The quinoa was fluffy and the apricots and pistachios added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Zahid Maqsood
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. The quinoa was fluffy and the apricots and pistachios added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Isabelle Rasmussen
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This quinoa dish is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.


Dominik Nazare
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. The quinoa was fluffy and the apricots and pistachios added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Charles Montoya
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. The quinoa was fluffy and the apricots and pistachios added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


anthony jobi
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This quinoa dish is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.


Zara Zz
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. The quinoa was fluffy and the apricots and pistachios added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Haley Dyce
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. The quinoa was fluffy and the apricots and pistachios added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


mamun sheikh
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This quinoa dish is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.


Crab People
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The quinoa is light and fluffy, and the apricots and pistachios add a nice sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


waseem jamil
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. The quinoa was fluffy and the apricots and pistachios added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Michael Jones
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tammy Townsend
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This quinoa dish was a hit with my family! The apricots and pistachios added a nice sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.